Quinces from Aphrodite

 A sacred emblem of Aphrodite, the quince was ‘the miracle fruit’ as it grew in the Mesopotamian sun where apples perished. A hard, fibrous fruit, it needs cooking to be edible. Spend time learning how to handle and prepare them because the result is spectacular. Poaching brings out deep hues of claret red and pink, with a floral fragrance, soft texture, and flavor like no other. Slow cooking at its best